by Molen & Associates | Oct 4, 2026 | Tax Planning
Giving to charity is rewarding in its own right — but with the right tax planning, it can also reduce your federal income taxes. The challenge is that many taxpayers don’t receive any meaningful tax benefit from their charitable donations because of how...
by Molen & Associates | Sep 27, 2026 | Tax Planning
By October or November, most of the year’s financial picture is clear: you know roughly what your income will be, whether you’ve had unusual capital gains, whether business income will be up or down. That clarity is what makes late fall the right time to...
by Molen & Associates | Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re considering buying or selling a business, changes to the SBA’s lending rules taking effect October 1, 2026 could have a meaningful impact on how your transaction is financed. The Small Business Administration is implementing SOP 50 10 8.1, which changes...
by Molen & Associates | Sep 20, 2026 | Tax Planning
If you sold a business, a piece of real estate, or a concentrated stock position this year and you’re staring down a six- or seven-figure capital gain, someone has probably already mentioned Opportunity Zones to you. Depending on who you talked to, they’re...
by Molen & Associates | Sep 13, 2026 | Tax Planning
Business owners have access to retirement accounts that most employees can only envy. The contribution limits are higher, the flexibility is greater, and the tax benefits are substantial. But the options can also be confusing, and the wrong choice costs you both in...
